Analytical QC Scientist – Flexible Pharma, Waterford

Sanofi Inc.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Medical centre

Job summary

Sanofi Waterford is seeking a QC Analyst on a fixed-term, full-time basis to provide analytical chemistry services across our manufacturing operations. The role focuses on supporting the QC department and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced biopharma environment.

You will maintain methods and SOPs, train analysts, and ensure regulatory compliance (cGLP, pharmacopoeial methods). Experience with HPLC and Empower is required; a science degree is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science (Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred).
• Post-graduate studies to augment degree.
• Operational experience in quality laboratories in fast-moving manufacturing.
• Detailed knowledge of quality management systems, pharmacopoeial methods and cGLP.
• Understanding of quality/compliance regulations.
• Ability to manage projects to plan/budget.
• Minimum two years HPLC/Empower experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical chemistry services to support site manufacturing operations.
• Maintain, update and issue chemical methods, specifications and SOPs per regulatory requirements.
• Assist with training analysts in areas of expertise and new methods/updates.
• Trend results and document COAs; complete OOS investigations timely.
• Update QC Team Leader on potential problems and improvements.
• Ensure critical chemical testing and equipment meet validation requirements (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Audit and review chemistry test results; ensure cGLP compliance.

Skills

HPLC

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Science degree (Chemistry/Biochemistry preferred)

Tools

Empower

Job description

Sanofi Waterford is seeking a QC Analyst on a fixed-term, full-time basis to provide analytical chemistry services across our manufacturing operations. The role focuses on supporting the QC department and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced biopharma environment.

You will maintain methods and SOPs, train analysts, and ensure regulatory compliance (cGLP, pharmacopoeial methods). Experience with HPLC and Empower is required; a science degree is essential.